M.2_Ssd (Ngff) Module Installation Guide (M2_1); Installing The M.2_Ssd (Ngff) Module - ASROCK B450 Steel Legend Manual

2.7 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1)

The M.2, also known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is a small size and
versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. The Ultra M.2
Socket (M2_1) supports M Key type 2230/2242/2260/2280 M.2 PCI Express module up to
Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s) (with Summit Ridge, Raven Ridge and Pinnacle Ridge) or Gen3 x2 (16
Gb/s) (with Athlon 2xxGE series APU).
* If M2_1 is occupied, PCIE4 will be disabled.

Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module

D C
No.
Nut Location
PCB Length
Module Type
32
4
3
2
1
B A
1 2
A B
3cm 4.2cm
Type2230 Type 2242
Step 1
Prepare a M.2_SSD (NGFF) module
and the screw.
Step 2
Depending on the PCB type and
length of your M.2_SSD (NGFF)
module, find the corresponding nut
location to be used.
3 4
C D
6cm 8cm
Type2260 Type 2280